Turkish Expression · Intermediate
geç kalmak
to be late
Pronunciation: gech kal-MAK
Meaning
To be late for an appointment, meeting, or vehicle.
Example
Toplantıya geç kaldım.
I was late to the meeting.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice geç kalmak out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Turkish expression.